The United States faced their most unexpected test of the tournament in their final group play match against Colombia. Things looked to sour early when Catalina Usme put the Colombians ahead 1-0 on a goal in the 26’ that slipped through Hope Solo’s legs. Crystal Dunn equalized the score 15 minutes later, slotting home the rebound on Carli Lloyd’s rocket of a shot.
In the second half, Mallory Pugh scored her first Olympic goal in the 59’ after Dunn sent in a low cross and Pugh dribbled in the box and cut inside onto her left foot to make the score 2-1.